Why Netflix only champions crap

Key Points:

• Netflix’s new horror-thriller “The Whisper Man” is heavily criticized for its poor quality, despite featuring notable actors like Robert De Niro and Adam Scott, and is described as a tedious, uninspired procedural with repetitive plotting and lifeless execution.
• The article argues that Netflix prioritizes quantity over quality, churning out numerous mediocre originals quickly to keep viewers watching, rather than ensuring artistic merit or audience enjoyment.
• Other recent Netflix films such as “The Last House” and “Don’t Say Good Luck” also exemplify the platform’s trend of producing forgettable content, with only the latter showing some emotional depth but still overshadowed by more watched, less substantial titles.
• Netflix’s business model discourages innovation and stylistic storytelling, focusing instead on rapid content turnover that leads to a glut of forgettable movies, undermining the value of its subscription service.
• The platform’s dominance and market share attract talent despite the low quality of many projects, perpetuating a cycle where mediocre content is produced and consumed without lasting impact.